“But he may well have taken advice early on in his career when it first because clear that his estate would face an inheritance tax liability, and embarked on a range of tax planning steps to ensure his estate fell below the taxable limits,” she suggested.

“This might have included placing assets in Helen’s name, or transferring assets to his children or grandchildren, or placing assets for their benefit in to a range of possible trusts,” she reportedly suggested.

As well as helping Britian wake up each morning with his Radio 2 breakfast show, Sir Terry was well loved for his involvement with Children In Need and his humorous commentary on the Eurovision Song Contest.